Electrical light-up umbrella

ABSTRACT

The present invention generally relates to an electrical light-up umbrella. Embodiments of the invention are directed to an umbrella comprising a dome light, means for storing and discharging accumulated electric charge, a mobile device holder, and a flashlight.

FIELD OF THE INVENTION

The present invention generally relates to an electrical light-upumbrella. Specifically, embodiments of the present invention relate toan umbrella having one or more of a dome light, a charger, a mobiledevice holder, and a flashlight.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

Umbrellas provide protection from the elements and are often relied uponduring inclement weather. However, they require at least one hand tohold or operate and limit a user's ability to do other things whileholding an umbrella. Oftentimes, when using an umbrella during nighttime or in dim lighting and particularly when the visibility of one'ssurroundings is already limited due to the weather a user's field ofview and ability to identify potential safety hazards is furtherencumbered due to the umbrella's canopy or other components occludingthe meager light available. Furthermore, as mobile devices have becomeubiquitous in every day usage they have come to demand more and more ofa user's attention and time often leading to incessant operation by auser. However, it becomes especially difficult to refer to or operateone's phone when one's hands are already occupied by an umbrella andanother item. The frustrating cumbersome situation may likewise beexacerbated by limited lighting and visibility resulting in accidents,damaged mobile devices, and broken umbrellas.

Therefore, there is a need in the art for an umbrella device that canprovide illumination and facilitate the operation of or reference to amobile device. These and other features and advantages of the presentinvention will be explained and will become obvious to one skilled inthe art through the summary of the invention that follows.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

The present invention is directed to an umbrella device that satisfiesthe need of improved illumination of one's surroundings during dimlighting conditions and of easy, secure, and convenient access to one'smobile device when one is carrying an umbrella. The present inventionprovides an umbrella device that can help a user see one's surroundingsbetter in poor visibility caused by weather conditions or in the darkand conveniently powers a mobile device in an easily accessible locationsecured thereon. Accordingly, the embodiments of the present inventionare directed to an umbrella device integrated with a plurality ofillumination means, means for storing and discharging accumulatedelectric charge to power or charge a mobile device, a means forretaining a mobile device, and a flashlight. More specifically, thepresent invention embodiments of the present invention are directed toan umbrella device comprising a dome light, a mobile device holder, acharger, and a flashlight. Embodiments of the present invention mayinclude any of variety of umbrella frames that would permit theintegration of a dome light, mobile device holder, charger, andflashlight therewith with such frames generally comprising a pole, ahandle, a runner, and plurality of ribs as well as a canopy attachedthereto.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, an umbrella devicefor providing illumination and other features comprises: an umbrellaframe comprising a pole, a handle, a runner, and plurality of ribs; acanopy extended over said plurality of ribs; a dome light connected tosaid frame; a means for storing and discharging accumulated electriccharge; a mobile device retention means connected to said frame; and aflashlight integrated with said frame.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the umbrellafurther comprises an electrical coupling means connecting said means forstoring and discharging accumulated electric charge with said domelight.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the umbrellafurther comprises an electrical coupling means connecting said means forstoring and discharging accumulated electric charge with saidflashlight.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the dome light isattached to said frame on the underside of said canopy.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the dome light isattached to said frame above said canopy.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the dome light isan LED dome light.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the flashlight isintegrated in said handle.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the flashlight isintegrated with said pole and extends above said canopy.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the mobile deviceretention means is a cell phone holder.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the cell phoneholder is attached to said pole.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the cell phoneholder is attached to said handle.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the means forstoring and discharging accumulated electric charge comprises a chargercomprising one or more batteries.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, at least one ofsaid one or more batteries is electrically coupled to at least one ofsaid dome light and said flashlight.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the means forstoring and discharging accumulated electric charge is configured topower and charge a mobile device.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the canopy istranslucent.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, an umbrella forproviding illumination comprises: a pole connected to each of a handle,a runner, and plurality of ribs; a canopy extended over said pluralityof ribs; a dome light connected to the top of said pole under saidcanopy; a flashlight incorporated into said handle; a mobile deviceholder attached to said handle; and a charger electrically connected toeach of said dome light and said flashlight and configured to power andcharge a mobile device.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the umbrella mayfurther comprise a wire extending from said charger to said mobiledevice holder such that it would electrically couple said charger with amobile device when said mobile device is placed in said mobile deviceholder.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, an umbrella devicefor providing illumination comprises: a frame comprising a pole, ahandle, a runner, and plurality of ribs; a canopy extended over saidplurality of ribs; a dome light connected to the top of said pole undersaid canopy; a flashlight incorporated into said pole and positioned atthe top of said pole such that a light emitting portion of saidflashlight protrudes above said canopy; a smart phone holder attached tosaid pole; and one or more rechargeable batteries connected to saidframe; wherein each of said dome light, flashlight, and smart phoneholder is electrically connected to said one or more rechargeablebatteries,

These and other features, aspects, and advantages of the presentinvention will become better understood with reference to the followingdescription and appended claims. The foregoing summary of the presentinvention with the preferred embodiments thereof should not be construedto limit the scope of the invention. It should be understood and obviousto one skilled in the art that the embodiments of the invention thusdescribed may be further modified without departing from the spirit andscope of the invention.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an umbrella device in accordance with anembodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 2 is a perspective view of an umbrella device in accordance with anembodiment of the present invention; and

FIG. 3 is a perspective view of an umbrella device in accordance with anembodiment of the present invention.

DETAILED SPECIFICATION

Herein, reference is made to particular features of the invention. It isto be understood that the disclosure of the invention in thisspecification includes all possible combinations of such particularfeatures. For example, where a particular feature is disclosed in thecontext of a claim, that feature can also be used to the extentpossible, in combination with and/or in the context of other particularaspects and embodiments of the invention and in the invention generally.

The term “comprises” and grammatical equivalents thereof are used hereinto mean that other components, ingredients, steps, etc. are optionallypresent. For example, an article “comprising” (or “which comprises”)components A, B, and C can consist of (i.e. contain only) components A,B, and C or can contain not only components A, B, and C but also one ormore other components.

This invention is described in the following description with referenceto the Figures, in which like reference numbers represent the same orsimilar elements. While this invention is described in terms of modesfor achieving this invention's objectives, it will be appreciated bythose skilled in the art that variations may be accomplished in view ofthese teachings without deviating from the spirit or scope of thepresent invention. The embodiments and variations of the inventiondescribed herein, and/or shown in the drawings, are presented by way ofexample only and are not limiting as to the scope of the invention.

Unless otherwise specifically stated, individual elements of theinvention may be omitted or modified, or may be substituted withtherefore known equivalents, or as yet unknown substitutes such as maybe developed in the future or such as may be found to be acceptablesubstitutes in the future. The invention may also be modified for avariety of applications while remaining within the spirit and scope ofthe claimed invention, since the range of potential applications isgreat, and since it is intended that the present invention be adaptableto many such variations.

The present invention generally relates to an electrical light-upumbrella. More specifically, this invention relates to an umbrellahaving a frame, a canopy, a dome light, a means for storing anddischarging accumulated electric charge, a mobile device holder, and aflashlight. The canopy extends over a portion of the frame to provide auser protection from the elements and each of the dome light, means forstoring and discharging accumulated electric charge, mobile deviceholder, and flashlight are connected to the frame including by beingplaced within an element of the frame, by being integrated with asurface of an element of the frame, or by being externally attached toan element of the frame.

According to the preferred embodiments of the present invention, theframe is comprised of a pole, a handle connected to the pole, a runnerpositioned on the pole, a plurality of ribs extending from the pole andconnected to the runner, and a canopy extended over the ribs. The handleis positioned on one end of the pole while the runner is configured tomove longitudinally along the pole thereby opening and closing thecanopy via the movement of the plurality of ribs. The variousembodiments of the present invention envision the elements of the frameto be comprised of any materials that are not incompatible with theintegration of the remaining elements of the embodiments and with theproper functioning thereof. For example, the canopy may be made ofopaque, translucent, or transparent materials. Additional components ofthe frame may include springs, rods, caps, buttons, and fasteners. Someembodiments of the present invention may include fewer or additionalcomponents depending on the specific application of the frame. One ofordinary skill in the art would appreciate that there are many possibleconfigurations and components for an electrical light-up umbrella frame,and embodiments of the present invention are contemplated for use withany such configuration or component.

According to embodiments of the present invention, an electricallight-up umbrella is comprised of a dome light, a means for storing anddischarging accumulated electric charge, a mobile device holder, and aflashlight each of which is connected to at least one of theaforementioned elements of the frame. The manner of such connection maybe by placement within an element of the frame, integration with anexterior portion of a frame element, or by external attachment means.For example, in preferred embodiments of the present invention theflashlight is located within the handle of the frame. In otherembodiments, the flashlight may (i) be positioned within the pole on theside opposite of the handle, (ii) form an integrated exterior portion ofthe handle or pole, or (iii) be externally attached to the handle or thepole.

The means for storing and discharging accumulated electric charge(hereinafter referred to as a “charger”) in accordance with theembodiments of the present invention may include at least one single useor rechargeable battery capable of powering an electrical device such asa light or a cell phone. As with the flashlight, in preferredembodiments of the present invention, the charger is located within thehandle of the frame. In other embodiments, the charger may (i) bepositioned within the pole, (ii) form an integrated exterior portion ofthe handle or pole, or (iii) be externally attached to the handle or thepole. Embodiments of the present invention may have elements of thecharger such a plurality of batteries be all grouped together andpositioned in one location or be dispersed and positioned at differentlocations within or on the various components of the frame. Furthermore,preferred embodiments of the present invention also comprise electricalcoupling means such as wires configured to connect the charger to othercomponents of the present invention such as the dome light or theflashlight or to a mobile device. Each of the dome light, flash light,and mobile device may be electrically connected to a separate battery orcharger or a single charger or battery may be configured andelectrically connected to power more than one of the dome light, flashlight, and mobile device. Embodiments of the present invention may alsoinclude other components to internally or externally electricallyconnect the dome light, flash light, and mobile device to each other orto a charger. One of ordinary skill in the art would appreciate thatthere are many possible configurations and components for a means forstoring and discharging accumulated electric charge and a means ofelectrically coupling it to other electrical devices, and embodiments ofthe present invention are contemplated for use with any suchconfiguration or component.

According to embodiments of the present invention, the electricallight-up umbrella comprises a dome light. In a preferred embodiment thedome light is a light emitting diode (LED) dome light although otherembodiments may include different types of lights such as incandescent,fluorescent, or halogen bulbs. In a preferred embodiment of the presentinvention the dome light is positioned at the end of the pole oppositethe handle and is located below the canopy thereby being capable ofilluminating the area below the canopy when in use. The dome light maybe formed as an integral exterior portion of the top of the pole or maybe externally attached thereto and, as mentioned above, may beelectrically coupled to a separate charger or a charger that isconfigured to also connect to another electrical component of thepresent invention or a mobile device. In alternative embodiments of thepresent invention, the dome light is placed in other locations such as,for example, at the top of the pole on the end opposite the handle butabove the canopy thereby being capable of illuminating the area abovethe canopy when in use. One of ordinary skill in the art wouldappreciate that there are many possible configurations, orientations,and components for a dome light, and embodiments of the presentinvention are contemplated for use with any such configuration orcomponent.

Preferred embodiments of the present invention also comprise aflashlight. In preferred embodiments of the present invention, theflashlight is positioned within the handle of the frame and iselectrically connected to a charger likewise located therein.Alternative embodiments of the invention may have the flashlightpositioned within the pole at the end opposite the handle, integrated tothe pole or handle as an external portion thereof, or attached to theexterior of the pole or handle. In accordance with alternativeembodiments of the present invention, the flashlight may be coupled to aseparate charger or a charger that is configured to also connect toanother electrical component of the present invention or a mobiledevice. One of ordinary skill in the art would appreciate that there aremany possible configurations, orientations, means of attachment, andcomponents for a flashlight, and embodiments of the present inventionare contemplated for use with any such configuration or component.

In accordance with the preferred embodiments of the present invention,the electric light-up umbrella comprises a mobile device holder. It isenvisioned that the mobile device holder is a holder configured tosecurely hold a mobile device in place relative to the frame of theumbrella. Accordingly, the mobile device holder may be any of acell-phone holder, tablet holder, phablet holder or the like. In apreferred embodiment of the invention, the holder is externally attachedto the pole of the frame between the handle and the point where the ribsof the frame connect to the pole. In other embodiments, the holder mayform an integral exterior portion of either the pole or the handle or beexternally attached to the handle. Means of attaching the holder to anelement of the frame may include, but are not limited to screws, bolts,adhesives, buttons, claps, clips, hook-and-loop fasteners, snaps andother fasteners. Additional components of the holder may include anelectrical conduit connected to the charger and an electrical connectorconfigured to plug into and power or charge a mobile device. Someembodiments of the present invention may include fewer or additionalcomponents depending on the specific application of the holder and themobile device with which it is intended to interoperate. One of ordinaryskill in the art would appreciate that there are many possibleconfigurations, orientations, and components for a mobile device holder,and embodiments of the present invention are contemplated for use withany such configuration or component.

Exemplary Embodiments

A preferred embodiment of the present invention is displayed in FIG. 1.In accordance with this first embodiment 100, the electric light-upumbrella comprises a frame including a pole 102, a curved handle 104 a,a runner 106, a plurality of ribs 108, a canopy 110, a dome light 112 a,a means for storing and discharging accumulated electric charge in theform of a charger 114, a mobile device holder 116, a flashlight 118, anda means for electrically coupling the charger to other electricaldevices in the form of a plurality of wires 120. As can be seen in FIG.1, in this embodiment the curved handle 104 a is positioned on one endof the pole 102 while the plurality of ribs 108 are attached to andextend from the opposite end of pole 102. The canopy 110 extends overand is connected to each of the plurality of ribs 108 while beingconcentric with pole 102. The ribs are further connected by a pluralityof stretchers to a runner 106 attached to an upper portion of the pole102 and configured to longitudinally traverse along a length of the pole102 and thereby move the plurality of ribs 108 in order to either closeor open the electric light-up umbrella in accordance with thisembodiment of the present invention. In this embodiment, the dome light112 a is positioned at the top of the pole, which is the end of pole 102opposite of the end to which the curved handle 104 a is connected, whilethe flashlight is located in the curved handle 104 a on the end of pole102 opposite that to which dome light 112 a is connected. FIG. 1 alsodepicts how dome light 112 a is located entirely below the outstretchedcanopy 110 so that when the dome light is turned on it will illuminatethe area below the canopy 110. In this embodiment of the invention, theflashlight 118 located at the bottom of handle 104 a and the lightemitting element of the flashlight 118 protrudes out of the bottomhandle 104 a.

The dotted lines in the figures are used to show the elements of thisembodiment of the present invention that are not visible from theexterior due to being inside of or being concealed by another element.For example, in FIG. 1, the dotted lines within the handle 104 a depictthe charger 114 and the portion of flashlight 118 located inside thehandle. Furthermore, a plurality of wires 120 located within the handleand the pole 102 respectively are also drawn with a dotted line.Accordingly, FIG. 1 shows how the electrical elements of this embodimentof the electric light-up umbrella, namely the dome light 112 a and theflashlight 118, are electrically coupled to the charger 114 by theplurality of wires 120. It can also be seen that the mobile deviceholder 116 is a smart phone holder in this embodiment and is externallyconnected to a lower portion of the pole 102. Additionally, an optionalwire of the plurality of wires 120 may also extend between the charger114 and holder 116 in order to electrically couple the charger with amobile phone that may be placed in holder 116 in order to power or tocharge it. It should be understood that in other embodiments of thepresent invention the mobile device holder 116 could also be attached tothe handle 104 a or another portion of the frame. Analogously, insteadof being incorporated in the handle 104 a, the flashlight 118 and thecharger 114 could also be externally attached to the pole 102 or thehandle 104 a.

Turning now to FIG. 2, another embodiment of the present invention isdepicted. In accordance with this second embodiment 200, the electriclight-up umbrella comprises a frame including a pole 102, a straighthandle 104 b, a runner 106, a plurality of ribs 108, a canopy 110, adome light 112 b, a means for storing and discharging accumulatedelectric charge in the form of a charger 114, a mobile device holder116, a flashlight 118, and a means for electrically coupling the chargerto other electrical devices in the form of a plurality of wires 120. Ascan be seen in FIG. 2, in this embodiment the straight handle 104 b ispositioned on one end of the pole 102 while the plurality of ribs 108are attached to and extend from the opposite end of pole 102. The canopy110 extends over and is connected to each of the plurality of ribs 108while being concentric with pole 102. The ribs are further connected bya plurality of stretchers to a runner 106 attached to an upper portionof the pole 102 and configured to longitudinally traverse along a lengthof the pole 102 and thereby move the plurality of ribs 108 in order toeither close or open the electric light-up umbrella in accordance withthis embodiment of the present invention. In this embodiment, the domelight 112 b is positioned at the top of the pole, which is the end ofpole 102 opposite of the end to which the straight handle 104 b isconnected, while the flashlight is inside the straight handle 104 b onthe other bottom end of pole 102. FIG. 2 also depicts that dome light112 b is located entirely above the outstretched canopy 110 so that whenthe dome light is turned on it will illuminate the area above and aroundthe upper surface of the canopy 110. In this embodiment of theinvention, the flashlight 118 located at the bottom of the straighthandle 104 b and the light emitting element of the flashlight 118protrudes from the straight handle 104 a through an exterior bottomportion thereof.

As in FIG. 1, in FIG. 2 the dotted lines within the handle 104 b depictthe charger 114 and the portion of flashlight 118 located inside thehandle. Furthermore, a plurality of wires 120 located within the handleand the pole 102 respectively are also drawn with a dotted line.Accordingly, FIG. 2 shows how the electrical elements in thisembodiment, including the dome light 112 b and the flashlight 118, areelectrically coupled to the charger 114 by the plurality of wires 120.It can also be seen that, in this embodiment, the mobile device holder116 is a smart phone holder that is externally connected to a lowerportion of the pole 102. Similar to the embodiment depicted in FIG. 1,in this alternative embodiment of FIG. 2, one of the plurality of wires120 may optionally extend between the charger 114 and holder 116 inorder to electrically couple the charger with a mobile phone that may beplaced in holder 116 in order to power or to charge it.

A third exemplary embodiment 300 of the present invention is shown inFIG. 3. Except for the differences related to the placement of theflashlight 118 b, this third embodiment 300 is nearly identical to thefirst embodiment depicted in FIG. 1. In accordance with this embodiment,the electric light-up umbrella comprises a flashlight 118 b connected atthe top end of pole 102 which is opposite to the end of the pole 102 atwhich the handle 104 a is attached. Further, it can be seen in FIG. 3that the light emitting portion of flashlight 118 b is located above thesurface of the canopy so that when turned on it emits light in thedirection towards which the top of the pole 102 is pointed. As in theembodiments described above, the flashlight 118 b and the dome light 112a are electrically coupled to charger 114 by at least one wire 112 alsodepicted as a dotted line in FIG. 3.

The abovementioned embodiments of the present invention have manyadvantages over a conventional umbrella including the capability ofeasily illuminating ones surroundings and of powering a mobile device.By using the present invention, a one can improve the visibility inlow-light situations caused by weather conditions such as rain, snow, orclouds or when travelling at night or in a dark enclosed area. Moreover,the embodiments of the present invention allow a user to convenientlyand easily access, use, or simply look at a phone or mobile devicewithout needing to use more than one hand. This is especiallyadvantageous when one is caught in a rainy situation while carrying bagsand it becomes cumbersome to pull a phone out of one's pocket or bagwhen someone calls. The use of the present invention can reduce oreliminate potential accidents caused by low visibility during poorweather and potential damage caused by dropping a phone while fumblingfor it under an umbrella or caused by rain. The various embodiments ofthe present invention lend themselves to a myriad of applications anduses not limited to those described herein. It should be noted that notall embodiments of the present invention contain the same advantageousfeatures and that not every advantage described herein is required to bepresent in every embodiment in order to be within the scope contemplatedby the present invention.

According to certain embodiments of the present invention, the umbrellamay be further comprised of one or more sensors capable of detectingrain or other precipitation impacting the canopy. In a preferredembodiment, the sensors will be able to detect not only thatprecipitation is impacting the canopy, but also the force and directionin which the precipitation is angled. These embodiments are furthercoupled with a handle portion that is capable of directing the umbrella.Such as by way of an articulating handle arm and circuitry between thesensors and articulating handle arm for automatically calculating andadjusting angle of the handle of the umbrella. Advantageously, theumbrella may detect the presence and direction of precipitation andangle the umbrella to best protect the operator.

In certain embodiments, the sensors may be, for instance, integrated onor into the canopy of the umbrella. In other embodiments, the sensorsmay be integrated on or into other components of the umbrella, such ason the ribs of the umbrella. One of ordinary skill in the art wouldappreciate that there are numerous types of sensors, places and mannersfor incorporating sensors onto the umbrella, including orientation andintegration of related circuitry and wiring, where necessary, andembodiments of the present invention are contemplated for use with such.

The components in the handle that allow for movement of the handle, mayinclude, but are not limited to articulating motors, pneumatic controlelements, or any other device capable of allowing the handle to bend ormove in reaction to sensor changes. In preferred embodiments, power forthe sensors, components of the handle necessary for movement, andrelated circuitry, may be drawing from the power source of the charger.

In still further embodiments, the umbrella may further be comprised ofmotors or other lift creating means for allowing the umbrella to fly.Attachment, integration or incorporation of motors may be similar tothat of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), such as drones of other hovercapable vehicles. In a preferred embodiment, an umbrella may include forrotary operated motors and control circuitry for operating the motors.In one preferred embodiment, the circuitry may be configured to identifyand maintain a specific distance to other control elements, such as thehandle of the umbrella, which would detach from the umbrella duringaerial operation of the umbrella, or through location aware systems,such as an application on a smart phone or other computing device. Oneof ordinary skill in the art would appreciate that there are numeroustypes of control systems and location aware systems that could beutilized with embodiments of the present invention, and embodiments ofthe present invention are contemplated for use with any appropriatecontrol systems location aware system.

In hover capable embodiments of the present invention, additional powersources may be located or integrated in the portion of the umbrella thatseparates from the handle. When connected to the handle, the detachableportion may integrate with the handle such that power from the chargermay be used to recharge the motors.

The features illustrated in the drawings are not necessarily drawn toscale, and features of one embodiment may be employed with otherembodiments as the skilled artisan would recognize, even if notexplicitly stated herein. Descriptions of well-known components may beomitted so as to not unnecessarily obscure the embodiments.

While multiple embodiments are disclosed, still other embodiments of thepresent invention will become apparent to those skilled in the art fromthis detailed description. The invention is capable of myriadmodifications in various obvious aspects, all without departing from thespirit and scope of the present invention. Accordingly, the drawings anddescriptions are to be regarded as illustrative in nature and notrestrictive.

1. An umbrella device comprising: an umbrella frame comprising a pole, ahandle, a runner, and plurality of ribs; a canopy extended over saidplurality of ribs; a dome light connected to said frame; a means forstoring and discharging accumulated electric charge; a mobile deviceretention means connected to said frame; and a flashlight integratedwith said frame.
 2. The umbrella device of claim 1, further comprisingan electrical coupling means connecting said means for storing anddischarging accumulated electric charge with said dome light.
 3. Theumbrella device of claim 1, further comprising an electrical couplingmeans connecting said means for storing and discharging accumulatedelectric charge with said flashlight.
 4. The umbrella device of claim 1,wherein said dome light is attached to said frame on the underside ofsaid canopy.
 5. The umbrella device of claim 1, wherein said dome lightis attached to said frame above said canopy.
 6. The umbrella device ofclaim 1, wherein said dome light is an LED dome light.
 7. The umbrelladevice of claim 1, wherein said flashlight is in said handle.
 8. Theumbrella device of claim 1, wherein said flashlight is integrated withsaid pole and extends above said canopy.
 9. The umbrella device of claim1, wherein said mobile device retention means is a cell phone holder.10. The umbrella device of claim 8, wherein said cell phone holder isattached to said pole.
 11. The umbrella device of claim 8, wherein saidcell phone holder is attached to said handle.
 12. The umbrella device ofclaim 1, wherein said means for storing and discharging accumulatedelectric charge comprises a charger comprising one or more batteries.13. The umbrella device of claim 11, wherein at least one of said one ormore batteries is electrically coupled to at least one of said domelight and said flashlight.
 14. The umbrella device of claim 1, whereinsaid means for storing and discharging accumulated electric charge isconfigured to power and charge a mobile device.
 15. The umbrella deviceof claim 1, wherein said canopy is translucent.
 16. An umbrellacomprising: a pole connected to each of a handle, a runner, andplurality of ribs; a canopy extended over said plurality of ribs; a domelight connected to the top of said pole under said canopy; a flashlightincorporated into said handle; a mobile device holder attached to saidhandle; and a charger electrically connected to each of said dome lightand said flashlight and configured to power and charge a mobile device.17. The umbrella of claim 16, further comprising a wire extending fromsaid charger to said mobile device holder such that it wouldelectrically couple said charger with a mobile device when said mobiledevice is placed in said mobile device holder.
 18. An umbrella devicecomprising: a frame comprising a pole, a handle, a runner, and pluralityof ribs; a canopy extended over said plurality of ribs; a dome lightconnected to the top of said pole under said canopy; a flashlightincorporated into said pole and positioned at the top of said pole suchthat a light emitting portion of said flashlight protrudes above saidcanopy; a smart phone holder attached to said pole; and one or morerechargeable batteries connected to said frame; wherein each of saiddome light, flashlight, and smart phone holder is electrically connectedto said one or more rechargeable batteries.